Consumers usually see pre-ordering as a method of ensuring that they will receive the bought product on time and to avoid long lines at retail stores.

Many Apple customers experienced similar issues during the release of the iPhone 4S. Some who pre-ordered the iPhone 4S Oct. 7 reported that their handsets did not on arrive on Oct. 14 as they were supposed to.

They were reportedly told that due to high demand, some devices could take 21 to 28 days to ship.

Several other countries expected to release the Galaxy Nexus have not yet confirmed release dates, such as Canada and the United States.

The Galaxy Nexus is expected to release between December and January with several Canadian carriers, while exclusive U.S. launch carrier Verizon said the smartphone would release “later this year.”